(Lincoln, Neb.) – Jim Finkelstein, President, CEO and Founder, FutureSense, LLC; and Makenzie Rath, President, Talent Plus, Inc., announced today they have formed a strategic partnership.

“The ability to partner with a long-term business and trusted advisor with know-how and expertise in areas that complement the types of services and solutions Talent Plus wants to be able to offer to our current and prospective clients was the key reason our two organizations are forming this strategic partnership,” offers Rath.

Talent Plus Executive Vice President, Partnerships, Denise Caleb, explains, ”FutureSense has deep rooted expertise in services and solutions, such as compensation and rewards, and change management and sustainability, that we look forward to offering under the context of a company whose mission, vision and values aligns with the work and deliverables of our own. In the exploration of this relationship, each team member leaned in to learn about The Science of

Human PotentialitySM and understands what it means to partner for the greater good of the client. It has been a pleasure to learn more about FutureSense as they are tied to the mission of improving people’s lives as are we.”

Says Finkelstein, “Both Talent Plus and FutureSense have built independent businesses under the premise of helping colleagues and clients create better work and professional lives. We both have clients that want access to well vetted services and solutions. Through this partnership, both organizations can add and contribute to our missions, visions and values, along with the strategic initiatives and growth opportunities for our clients.”

“Our first objective is to solidify the relationship. Since we are both good stewards to our clients, we have already made introductions for each other and are now formalizing those efforts and continuing our conversations of next steps to provide world-class services and solutions through streamlined partnership work to meet the needs of our clients based on our know-how and expertise,” concludes Caleb.

About FutureSense
FutureSense, LLC provides integrated solutions to build and sustain human capacity and optimize organizational performance. FutureSense specializes in people, organization and strategy, offering unique and comprehensive services to create solutions that make a difference. FutureSense is a portfolio company of The Innovation Institute, (www.ii4change.com), an independent, for-profit LLC structured to cultivate innovative solutions to transform healthcare delivery. Comprised of three distinct elements – an innovation lab, an investment fund and a shared services group (Enterprise Development Group), The Institute strives to “do more, with less, for more people.” www.futuresense.com or contact Jim Finkelstein, 415-299-4456.

About Talent Plus
Talent Plus, Inc. is the premier human capital and talent management consulting partner. Our solutions pave the way for individuals and organizations to exceed expectations of their clients, markets and communities. As experts at each critical inflection across the talent lifecycle, our solutions scientifically assess, select, onboard, develop, coach, engage and retain the right people with the right talents to grow and gain a profound and sustained competitive advantage over industry peers. Results include higher customer engagement, increased productivity, reduced turnover, strengthened positive employee engagement and improved profitability. We transform lives and organizations with opportunities to achieve personal, professional and organizational potential. www.talentplus.com or 1.800.VARSITY (827.7489).